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Saturday, November 10, 2012

Malaysia: Political maturity

The audacity of hoping for political maturity

“We
may have battled fiercely, but it’s only because we love this country
deeply and we care so strongly about its future. The Romney family has
chosen to give back to America through public service and that is the
legacy that we honor and applaud tonight. In the weeks ahead, I also
look forward to sitting down with Governor Romney to talk about where we
can work together to move this country forward.” — President Barack Obama

“The
nation, as you know, is at a critical point. At a time like this, we
can’t risk partisan bickering and political posturing. Our leaders have
to reach across the aisle to do the people’s work ... I so wish that I
had been able to fulfill your hopes to lead the country in a different
direction, but the nation chose another leader. And so Ann and I join
with you to earnestly pray for him and for this great nation.” — Governor Mitt Romney

THE
above paragraphs are taken from the victory and concessions speeches of
the two men who ran America’s most divisive and expensive elections in
over 100 years.

It was bitterly fought, through three debates,
calling each other’s bluff and coining new phrases like “Romneysia” and
“Obamabaloney”.